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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1935
Page
2
The Texas Railroad Commission and the Dalhart Gas Company reached a settlement on a gas rate dispute. They agreed on a domestic rate of 40 cents for the first 30,000 cubic feet, plus 1 cent per 1000 cubic feet for excess usage. The deal references a March 1854 schedule the company appealed from.
Corpus Christi July 10 Whittaker confessed slayer of Mary Anne Evans whose body was found near Sandia June 20 He was held without bond pending grand jury action meeting October 28 He claimed innocence saying he was a good man and had paid his bills He said they were parked on a lane and she demanded money He struck her with a club after she accused him of lying Officers found the body by a farmer Whittaker a vegetable peddler said he had been to Kenedy with Evans and later went to Sandia He also mentioned a Victoria trip and a 1930 Rugby half ton truck listed for sale in ads
A three block pursuit after a petty thief on Matamoras Street Tuesday night led to the death of Sylvester Tavias, 20, owner of the Knee-Hi cafe. The chase ended with Tavias collapsing. witnesses say both men threw stones during the struggle. An ambulance was called, but Tavias died on arrival at Robert B. Steen Hospital. An inquest was scheduled for Wednesday before Justice Bab Corrigan.
A witness described Roosevelt as a “murahy defic ient” and testified before the house committee on the new lax BNL. Miles of Washington said they represented the Fair Tariff league seeking to curb trusts profits. Rep McCormack moved to strike Miles testimony. the motion carried. Come to The Light want-ad center for a free desk-sized grotter.
The court overruled the distributing company's challenge to the Tretdem contract, ruling contracts valid under constitution and law and under the commission's rate regulation. It upheld a 6 percent return as fair, criticized Lowe recompany experts, and noted their figures overstated operating expenses and depreciation. If actual experience proves rates too high, the company can seek relief before the commission.
Austin Court of Civil Appeals upholds Railroad Commission power to cap Lone Star Gas at 32 cents per 1000 cubic feet, sparking optimism for gas rate cuts in San Antonio. Officials foresee a broader impact on Public Service Co. rates, with city attorney and utility leaders signaling possible hearings and continued study of the ruling.
Park Commissioner Jaca Rubiola will order a thorough San Antonio River cleaning and ivy planting along its banks to beautify the stream during the Texas Centennial celebration. He toured with Mrs. Edward Leighton, DAR beautification chair, and pledged cooperation, despite funding limits for riverbank floodlighting during the event.
Legion officials announced plans to construct 100 wayside parks along major highways in Bexar County Hidalgo and nearby areas. The plans include sites on the Rot river and Meding river south of San Antonio as well as near the Cibolo Creek. The motorcade with Governor Allred attended ceremonies in Byers before heading toward McAllen Hidalgo. The route and park placements were noted by state highway commissioner D. K. Marlin and other officials from Luling Fort Worth Amarillo and San Antonio.
Bryan Mayler and Pred Pihhig Naupt were named most valuable members by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. The honor followed a membership drive conducted during the ongoing effort.
President Roosevelt announced John Dickinson a former professor of law at Pennsylvania University and current assistant secretary of commerce as assistant to Attorney General Homer Cummings. Dickinson will head the anti trust division of the justice department.
An old advertisement touts B C as a remedy for menstrual pains and various pains. It claims relief within three minutes and mentions use for colds headaches and fevers without habit forming drugs. The pitch references multiple physicians and a non opiate formula with affordable 25 cent and 40 cent packages.
A Gulf Refining Company advertisement urges customers to try Gulf gas for four weeks to prove its value. The copy emphasizes qualities from Gulf while inviting continued patronage and hints at straight Gulf tickets and secret advantages.
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